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Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports
Cartech

Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports

Enatel opens a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch hub, uniting 200 staff to scale high-tech battery charger exports from New Zealand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
Disaster Recovery

New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury

Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
10 places in NZ where an aerial cable car makes sense
Auckland Airport

10 places in NZ where an aerial cable car makes sense

Passengers on some Auckland and Wellington routes could save up to 29 minutes if New Zealand’s first urban cable cars win backing.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Christchurch Airport announces 400ha green energy park
Data centers

Christchurch Airport announces 400ha green energy park

Phase one of the park could supply electricity for 30,000 homes and help Canterbury businesses and aviation cut fossil fuel use.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Christchurch Airport upgrades communications
Customer Experience

Christchurch Airport upgrades communications

The upgrade gives airport staff faster, more reliable links to co-ordinate passengers safely as annual throughput heads towards 8.5 million by 2025.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Multi-million dollar hotel to rise in earthquake-stricken town
Construction

Multi-million dollar hotel to rise in earthquake-stricken town

Tourism and local jobs are set to get a lift as Kaikoura rebuilds, with a NZD $30 million hotel approved after the quake.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Christchurch – city of choice?
Agricultural Technology

Christchurch – city of choice?

Rebuild spending and repaired homes are reviving Christchurch’s case for top-city status, with billions still to go and 2020 milestones ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Cartech

Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch

Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Western Corridor project well ahead of schedule
Urban Planning

Western Corridor project well ahead of schedule

Christchurch motorists should see congestion ease as the USD $112 million Russley Road upgrade is set to open months early next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Tourism infrastructure package draws mixed response
Sustainability

Tourism infrastructure package draws mixed response

Councils and environmentalists say the money will help, but warn it still falls short of the infrastructure needed for booming visitor numbers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Chch Airport says Air NZ canceled route it will weigh on the South Island economy
Commerce Commission

Chch Airport says Air NZ canceled route it will weigh on the South Island economy

Christchurch International Airport says Air New Zealand decision to cancel the city's Tokyo seasonal route will hit the South Island economy.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015